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Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT 2-Port 100Gbs QSFP28 PCIE 4.0 x16 Network Card
- Dual-port 100GbE Ethernet connectivity
- Mellanox ConnectX-5 architecture
- QSFP28 connectors
- PCIe 4.0 x16 interface
- High-performance and low-latency networking
- Ideal for data centers, HPC, and AI workloads
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Product Overview
The Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT is a dual-port 100GbE Network Card based on the ConnectX-5 architecture. It features QSFP28 connectors and a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface for high-performance networking.
Technical Information
| Port Count | 2 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Ethernet Speed | 100GbE |
Additional Specifications
| Connector Type | QSFP28 |
| Controller | Mellanox ConnectX-5 |
| Product Type | Network Card |
Product Description
The Mellanox MCX556A-ECAT is a cutting-edge dual-port 100 Gigabit Ethernet (100GbE) network interface card designed for the most demanding data center applications. Built on the powerful ConnectX-5 architecture, this card delivers exceptional performance, low latency, and high bandwidth, making it ideal for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud environments. The card features two QSFP28 ports, supporting 100GbE speeds, and utilizes the high-throughput PCIe 4.0 x16 interface for maximum data transfer efficiency. This network card is engineered to accelerate network-intensive workloads by providing advanced features such as RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) over Ethernet (RoCE), NVMe-oF (NVMe over Fabrics) support, and various offload engines. These technologies significantly reduce CPU overhead and latency, allowing applications to access data more quickly and efficiently. The dual-port design enables high availability configurations, load balancing, and increased aggregate bandwidth, crucial for scalable and resilient network infrastructures. The MCX556A-ECAT is designed for seamless integration into servers and high-performance computing clusters. Its robust capabilities ensure that it can handle the massive data flows generated by modern applications, providing a reliable and high-performance networking solution. This card represents a significant advancement in network adapter technology, empowering data centers to achieve new levels of performance and efficiency.
